I just got myself a 10 Gbps router, but I'm seeing my laptop only hitting around 1500 Mbps on average when connected wirelessly. I'm curious if there's a way to speed that up even more without using an Ethernet cable. Do I really need a wired connection to get closer to that 10 Gbps speed?
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What's your actual internet speed, though? Just curious how fast you're getting on a speed test.
First off, check the specs of your laptop. It likely has a maximum limit on its Ethernet port; not many laptops come with a 10 Gbps port. Also, what Wi-Fi standard does your laptop support? Many Wi-Fi connections won't hit that 10 Gbps mark. Plus, don't forget your ISP's speed; you may be on a fiber connection, but if the ISP only gives you, say, 1 Gbps, that's your ceiling for internet speed, not the router's maximum.
My laptop has an Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160 MHz, and right now my ISP is providing 10 Gbps download speeds and 2 Gbps upload speeds. It just got activated, so could that be affecting my performance?
Currently, I'm measuring 1651 Mbps for download and 1414 Mbps upload.